Girls Gotta Work

Brand Strategist and Designer, Loren from Gemini Creative Studios helps businesses transform their image. In this episode, Loren stops by to chat to Hayleigh about the rad, the bad and the mad realities of running a business. You’ll learn about: How Loren started her business The key factors of building a successful brand What it takes to set yourself apart from other businesses How Loren dealt wi...

Multi-business owner and freelance social media manager, Ash joins the podcast today to talk about her passion for helping others along their business journey. You’ll learn about: What helps keep Ash motivated and driven The biggest challenges Ash has faced in her business How Ash manages her clients Her advice for people who are thinking of starting a business Connect with Ash via her website and...

Founder of Her Speaker Coach, Annelise McCarthy helps women all over the world with public speaking, communication and how to be more confident. Annelise joins the podcast to talk about the importance of believing in yourself and finding your voice.  You’ll learn about: How Annelise started her business The significance of business brand flexibility How Annelise helps women to find their confidenc...

Jess Williamson, a business and mindset mentor, speaker and author joins the podcast to talk about shifting mindsets! Jess shares with us how powerful having a positive mindset can be in starting and running your business. You’ll learn about: What role mindset plays in the success of running a business How mindset can evolve and change with different businesses Why did Jess start her first busines...

In this episode Hayleigh will be joined by Kim, a small business owner and podcast host of Unemployed and Afraid. Kim shares her business journey, the highs and lows and what it really takes to start a business. You’ll learn about: How scary starting the business actually is. What it takes to start and run a business. How important it is to believe in yourself when things don’t work out. Benefits...

Hayleigh sits down with Ami, the creative powerhouse behind Damn Right. From product packaging to web pages, Ami's expertise spans the digital realm. Ami spills her secrets behind using AI as her creative sidekick to make copywriting magic happen. You’ll learn about: How incorporating AI can impacting business Creative ways to use AI in your business How to manage work life balance as a busine...

Online Business Manager, and friend of the show, Cat Dunn joins Hayleigh to talk about how Cat started her biz, and her take on creating a brand. You’ll learn about: The importance of being yourself when creating your brand Dealing with imposter syndrome Cat’s learnings in her biz journey How important it is to have a good support system Connect with Cat via her website https://catlouisedunn.com/...

Melbourne Interior Designer, Nikki Weedon joins Hayleigh for this weeks episode to talk about choosing flexibility and autonomy in working for herself and the experiences of gatekeeping in the industry.  You’ll learn about: Nikki’s passion for “dopamine design”  Pivotal moments that created change in Nikki’s career Navigating business realities  The role of authenticity in business Connect with Ni...

2024 is the year of Big Scary Audacious Goals, and in today’s episode I’m walking you through what I’m doing to take bold action on those goals and help you to achieve your goals and make 2024 your best year so far. You’ll learn about: Upcoming TOP SECRET Girls Gotta Work Events Creating your yearly goals Dealing with the discomfort of pursuing your big goals Building resilience and knowing you’re...

We made it to the end of 2023 Biz Besties. All I can say is WOW! 2023 was a big year, so this episode is sharing my learnings and being thankful for the year that was. You’ll learn about: Why everything isn’t always as it seems What’s coming in 2024 My #1 tip to new business owners Why you need to prioritise rest Get your Girls Gotta Work Merch here ! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast...

Today’s guest Beth shares her inspiring journey as the founder of Saint Jack, as well as insights from working with Rihanna's makeup artist. Discover the challenges and triumphs behind the creation and launch of a groundbreaking makeup sanitising spray and navigating the complexities of managing diverse responsibilities. You’ll learn about: How different the experience of business is for every...

All I’ve got to say is, how the hell does she do it all. After seeing the transformation of her work with new parents, Jazz was inspired to go into sleep consultancy knowing she could help parents return to work. Now she runs 2 businesses, 2 podcasts, and is thriving in her personal life as a mum and wife.  You’ll learn about: How Jazz manages business and motherhood Why “should” isn’t a helpful w...

Georgia's journey from drawing houses to becoming an artist from home and creating her brand agency Soft Launch, proves that success is a blend of luck and relentless effort. She shares insights into her childhood of artistic parents and that her family celebrated weirdness and loudness. Georgia also shares her view on whether the term "imposter syndrome" is overused or not. You’ll l...

If you joined us for the Girls Gotta Work live event in Melbourne earlier this year, you will know of our beautiful guest, Amy. If you didn’t, you will absolutely love today’s episode. Amy from Content Queen Planner joins me today to talk about the journey of starting a business, the stress and overwhelm we put on ourselves and how she stays up to date with Ecommerce trends and technology. You’ll...

Nicole Smith is the perfect person to join me on the podcast today to talk about all things process and systems. Nicole in her daily life, helps fabulous business owners to create space for creativity and freedom. You’ll learn: Making business management a breeze with the right systems How holistic systems can help your business  Setting up a central location for information in your business  Usin...

After working together at an agency, friends turned into co-founders as Hayley and Katy created Oh My Digital. A Brisbane based digital agency that helps brands become best friends with their marketing. You’ll learn: How their digital agency got started How OMD run their business as co-founders Balancing friendship and business life Evolving the brand and aligning to their true selves Connect with...

Lexy McDonald is the energetic, incredible Founder and CEO of mental health app HerHelp who turned her experience of being bullied in high school into a place where she’s helping other people having a tough time to connect. Lexy joins me today in one of my favourite episodes to talk about creating the app straight out of high school and how she was able to turn her vulnerability into a positive ex...

If you came to our live event, you’ll know this incredible woman, Michelle from Aussie Biz Chick. Michelle started her subscription box for female entrepreneurs back in 2020 after 2 other businesses didn’t work out.  You’ll learn: Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to other business owners When to outsource little luxuries Michelle’s biggest learnings  When and who to invest in when it comes to co...

As a business owner, getting control of your mindset, boosting your confidence, and showing up when it’s hard, are things most of us face. So this week, I bought in the big guns with Suz Chadwick to (fan girl) talk to her about all of these topics as well as her speciality, in creating magnetic brands. You’ll learn: Why the worst they can say is no Detaching yourself from the business Your brain i...

Being a multi passionate female founder is something that this community will find SUPER relevant. And joining me (to fangirl) today to talk about timeblocking, being kind to yourself, having adhd and being in it for the girlies, is Ellen from Baby Pink Gin. Ellen is also the director of Flaunt Marketing Agency and the Female Founders Festival. You’ll learn: Why you should strike while the iron is...

In today’s episode, I am joined by Dietician, Yoga Teacher, Podcast Host and my friend, Emily Rault from One for the Honey Podcast. Em shares so many valuable tips about burnout, mindfulness and prioritising self care. You’ll learn: Lowering burnout as much as possible Finding enjoyment in food Mindfulness practices to include in our day Em's Shake it out method Connect with Em on Instagram an...

Welcome to the Girls gotta Work podcast, I’m Hayleigh, a recovering awkward person, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and I LOVE talking about business. Every other Wednesday I’ll be chatting to the best babes in business about the rad, the bad and the mad reality of what it’s like to work for yourself - sprinkled with a bit of education and a lot of inspo to help get you through those tough days. ...

In today’s episode, Jordan and Hayleigh share their hot take on outsourcing. They dive into their insights into the resistance to outsourcing and how to know if and when it’s the right time to do it. Hayleigh also reveals her late arrival to a very well known tv show (that has been off air for 4 years) - can you guess which one? You’ll learn: Why businesses owners shouldn’t try to do it all The re...

These Girls really know how to Work, but do they know how to rest? With multiple businesses, side hustles and full time work, Jordan and Hayleigh share how they rest (even if they aren’t great at it). You’ll learn: The difference between mental & physical rest Why rest is so important and how to actually rest The 7 types of rest you need If you need to crash and burn to learn how to beat the b...

Where branding came from and that it’s now so much more than just logos & colour palettes in the modern business world, and we’ve got the pro, Darby Lyndon here to tell us all about it.  You’ll learn: How to infusing your branding through your messaging Why branding is so much more than the logo, it’s the feel and the vibe If procrasti-branding actually a vibe About getting clear on your Brand...